Episode 186 - Ninja Gaiden Black

About this episode

The episode explores the history and significance of Ninja Gaiden Black in the context of the Ninja Gaiden series and its transition to 3D gaming.

Are you ninja enough to explore a 3D world and defeat any enemies that stand in your way? If so, you may be tough enough for Ninja Gaiden Black! Learn about the history of the Ninja Gaiden series, discover why the jump to 3D was such a big deal for the franchise, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to slash and wall jump your way to victory, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

People in this episode

Host: Classic Gaming Today

Topics covered

• Ninja Gaiden series
• 3D gaming
• video game history
• game mechanics
• retro gaming

Keywords

• Ninja Gaiden
• Ninja Gaiden Black
• 3D world
• gaming history
• retro games

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ninja Gaiden Black, Ninja Gaiden

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